Biology at Troy University
Troy, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Troy University graduates in biology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Troy University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 754 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $47,155 | $49,719 | #729 | — |
| 755 | The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | $47,149 | $50,136 | #719 | $29,460 |
| 756 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $47,131 | $50,296 | #717 | $30,861 |
| 757 | Troy University Troy, AL | $46,934 | $53,274 | #607 | $30,057 |
| 758 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $46,898 | $46,077 | #790 | — |
| 759 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,873 | $47,656 | #764 | $20,104 |
| 760 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $46,718 | $49,725 | #728 | $21,529 |
Other Majors at Troy University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Troy University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,057 one year after graduating and $46,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Troy University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Troy University ranks #757 by median pay four years after graduation, and #607 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Troy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,875.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.